My doctor gave me a prescription for the lowest strength hrt, .5 estradiol and 100 mg prometrium, taken together daily.  I have taken it for three days now.  I'm guessing that is a bit too soon to expect any results, but how long would it take for it to stop the hot flashes if it is going to?  

It's kind of unfortunate, because my mother was hospitalized with pneumonia on top of advanced emphysema on the very day I started taking the hrt, so I am wondering whether the kind of nervous and jittery feeling I am experiencing is a result of the hrt, or a result of life.  Anybody else get jittery?

I also asked my doctor about weight gain, and she said it would make you gain weight if it increased your appetite.  Well, it's been a struggle to stick with my program (I am also diabetic) the last few days ... again, is it the hrt, or am I feeling sorry for myself and looking for comfort food?

I know we are all different, but a preponderance of testimonial evidence is really helpful!

Sharon